US Bridges

Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 652; 0.64 Rt 661 · Structure no. 000000000013285

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWayside RD/631
CrossesRussel Creek
Location0.01 Rt 652; 0.64 Rt 661
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58598, -80.24469
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2022)
Projected traffic536 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wayside RD/631 over Russel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.